Stay wet brush holder

ABSTRACT

A device for suspending a paint brush of different sizes into a paint can containing different levels of paint as the painting project progresses. This immersion enables the brush bristles to stay wet if the painting project is stopped for a period of time. This technique is usable for a gallon or quart size can, taking into consideration design changes for the appropriate size can. The use of this device will save time, cleaning materials and the costs related to them. The ability to move from one color to another on the same job is a plus factor as two or more holders are utilized on the same job, therefore eliminating clean-up procedures during the day. This device is easily used and maintained for all painting procedures using a brush.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT OF FEDERALLY FUNDED SPONSORED RESEARCH

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The inventor, Lester V. Collick, through practical work experienceinvolving painting, both for business and home maintenance, realized thepractical application for this device known as the STAY WET BRUSHHOLDER. A search was conducted through internet search engines, Googleand Yahoo, and by visiting numerous paint supply retail stores. Thissearch did not turn up any device similar to the attached drawings. Aprototype of the of the invention has been manufactured.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

TOP VIEW—FIG. 1. Drawing illustrates how the device, when attached tothe paint can, utilizes only approximately twenty percent (20%) of thecircumference on top of the can, allowing for a more efficient packagingtechnique. The tower is centered over the diameter mid-point of thepaint can opening making it adaptable for a four (4) inch or smallerpaint brush.

END VIEW—FIG 2. Illustrates the length of the tower from the moldingattachment designed to press fit on the outer top edge of the paint cans(either a gallon or quart can). The end of the tower illustrates thelocking and centering location for the brush (flexible jaws) as thepaint brush is suspended into various levels of paint.

SIDE VIEW—FIG. 3 Illustrates the height of the tower and its molded orstamped metal location to the molding attachment feature as it slipsonto the outer top rim of the paint can. The top of the tower depictsthe central location of the brush as it is suspended into the paint can.The side view of the locking feature is shown at the top of the tower.

1. A molded plastic or stamped metal device comprising of: a channeledbase, which is press fit to approximately twenty percent (20%) of thecircumference of the paint can top perimeter,designed to be attached tothe top of a gallon or quart paint can allowing for the positioning of afour (4) smaller paint brush of various sizes, through the use of apositioning tower, to be suspended into the paint can at differentlevels of paint keeping the brush bristles wet enabling the brush to beimmediately usable avoiding unnecessary clean-up or drying out if leftout of the paint can for a period of time or for switching to adifferent color involving the same painting project.